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Reasons behind Tooth Loss

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Tooth loss during childhood is common and often presents a cute picture of innocence. But the case is not same for adults. Tooth loss results in plenty of problems ranging from health to cosmetic issues. With reduced ability to chew it can drastically reduce the choice of your food and pave way for poor nutrition. On several instances, it may also lead to impaired speech. What are the reasons that can cause tooth fall? Can they be prevented? Dentists of Oswal dental clinic, a reputed dental hospital, Pune present a clear picture of all reasons behind tooth loss.
1. Bad dental hygiene
Good oral hygiene is a key factor to keep bacteria count in your mouth under check. When good dental hygiene is not maintained, the acids released by these bacteria deplete the enamel layer and cause cavities and tooth decays and thereby destroy the adjoining bones and tissues. As bones and tissues provide the support for your teeth, it is only a matter of time before your teeth falls.

2. Gum problems
Most of the times, we conveniently ignore dental issues that does not cause pain. This is evident from the fact that we hardly seek professional help when we observe hard deposits just below the gums. Due to these deposits, gums start deteriorating over a period of time and may eventually lead to fall of teeth.

3. Unfilled teeth decay
Teeth with caries extend an avoidable invitation for your teeth to fall soon. Yes without filling the cavities, the inner pulp of the teeth may lead to pus formation and cause damage to adjoining tissues. When this problem is overlooked for a long period of time, the options are limited for your dentist and trigger the necessity for tooth extraction.

4. Fall or sports mishaps
It is quite common for the children to fall down while playing and lose a tooth. In some cases, the teeth may be superficially sound and healthy, but the roots might have got damaged. As months roll on, the infections in roots may lead to tooth loss. Similarly a trauma involving teeth may also happen while playing certain outdoor games like hockey, football, and cricket.

5. Tooth grinding
Tooth grinding when being practiced continuously, may lead to loss of tooth. Yes, the constant pressure exerted during tooth grinding may lead to additional wear and tear of teeth and ultimately make your supporting ligaments and bones part ways with the associated tooth.

6. Other diseases
It is not always possible to safeguard your teeth even by taking best efforts for oral hygiene. The high spanned wings of diabetes and heart ailments may severely affect your dental health and facilitate the back door entry for tooth loss.

7. Nature can’t be tamed
On few occasions, it is never possible to avoid tooth loss due to hereditary issues. Even with the arrival and dropping of milk teeth, the permanent teeth may never erupt. The only option left with your dentist is to place an implant in the tooth line.

8. Chain reactions
Are you aware of this fact - If a tooth falls from your mouth, there is always a chance of triggering a chain reaction that can compromise the safety of neighboring teeth? Hence, in the event of teeth loss, it would be prudent to immediately seek advice of a dental professional to safeguard adjoining teeth.

9. Non-correction of malocclusions
Proper positioning and alignment of teeth is very much essential to maintain a good oral hygiene. Due to malocclusions, a condition of abnormal alignment, it becomes very difficult to clean your teeth and lead to formation of tartar deposits, which in turn lead to gums and periodontal issues and eventually tooth loss.

10. Avoid smoking
Ill habits such as smoking and consumption of alcohol would not help your cause to safeguard your teeth. You can easily realize the need to abstain from smoking through a simple fact that the probability of tooth fall among non-smokers is half that of smokers. Should we say more?

We are confident that you would have by now known all the major reasons for tooth loss. For any further assistance or consultation pertaining to dental in Pune, you can always contact Oswal dental clinic

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Dr. Nitin Oswal

Dr Nitin Oswal completed his B.D.S from Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College & Hospital, Pune in 2003 & M.D.S in the field of Oral & Maxillofacial surgery from Dr Dy Patil Dental College & Hospital, Pune ( Pune University) in 2008. He has a practice restricted to Oral & Maxillofacial surgery and is a consultant at Sahyadri hospital , Inamdar hospital & Ranka hospital.

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Dr Nitin Oswal completed his B.D.S from Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College & Hospital, Pune in 2003 & M.D.S in the field of Oral & Maxillofacial surgery from Dr Dy Patil Dental College & Hospital, Pune ( Pune University) in 2008. He has a practice restricted to Oral & Maxillofacial surgery and is a consultant at Sahyadri hospital , Inamdar hospital & Ranka hospital.
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